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Carom Seeds

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$6.95

Wicked NRG Carom Seeds

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Ajwain seeds are also known as carom seeds or bishop’s weed and they’re a spice that’s been around for a long time. Ajwain seeds were pressed into ajwain oil, and were originally used in the Indian herbal medicine practice, Ayurveda. They were often used as a remedy for a lot of household illnesses, as well as for post-partum nursing mothers. Ajwain, or carom, was then co-opted into everyday cooking in order to enhance the nutritional and digestive benefits of dishes The dried fruit is ridged and a dark green/khaki colour, which looks very similar to (which is why it’s also referred to, sometimes, as Ethiopian cumin). Originally grown in West Asia, cultivation soon spread across the continent, mainly to India, and it’s now cultivated in most of the sub-continent, as well as parts of the Middle-East (Iran) and East Africa.

Carom seeds (ajwain) contain fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients. It may provide some health benefits, including improving cholesterol levels and indigestion.

Carom seeds are the seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermum ammi. They’re common in Indian cuisine. Although referred to as “seeds,” carom seeds are the fruit of the ajwain herb. They’re slightly green to brown in color and have a pungent, bitter taste. They look similar to cumin seeds, but their taste and aroma are closer to that of thyme. They’re often sold as whole seeds but can also be ground into a powder and used as a cooking spice.  Carom seeds are incredibly nutritious, being rich in fibre, antioxidants, and other vitamins and minerals. Because of this, they have been associated with health benefits and long been used in traditional Indian medicine practices.

NOTE: All of our bulk whole foods are taken from our in-store bulk containers. These products will be delivered in an unlabelled sealed bag.

 

Carom seeds have powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties.

This is likely attributed to two of its active compounds, thymol and carvacrol, which have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi Test-tube studies indicate that these compounds may combat potentially harmful bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella —One test-tube study observed that carom seeds were more effective against multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria and fungi including Candida albicans, Candida krusei, and Streptococcus mutans compared to other solvents, However, further research is needed to examine how the seeds may affect the growth of bacteria and fungi in humans.

Improve cholesterol levels

Animal research indicates that carom seeds may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels are risk factors for heart disease.

In one rabbit study, carom seed powder reduced total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels,

Similarly, a study in rats found that carom seed extract was effective in lowering total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels while also increasing levels of heart-protective HDL (good) cholesterol Still, in both studies, carom seed powder only proved effective at treating high cholesterol levels when used in high doses that you won’t get from eating the seeds through a normal diet.

More studies are needed to evaluate how the seeds may affect cholesterol levels in humans.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke Traditional treatment involves the use of medications like calcium-channel blockers. These blockers prevent calcium from entering the cells of your heart and relax and expand blood vessels, resulting in lower blood pressure

Some research indicates that thymol — a major component of carom seeds — may have calcium-channel-blocking effects and could help lower blood pressure levels.

For instance, studies demonstrate that carom seed extract reduces blood pressure levels in rats However, research on carom seed’s effectiveness in lowering blood pressure levels is still limited. Further studies are needed to understand how the seeds may affect blood pressure in humans.

Carom seeds are commonly used as a household remedy for digestive issues in Ayurvedic medicine

Some studies show that carom seed extract may combat peptic ulcers, which are sores of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine For example, a two-week rat study observed that treatment with carom seed extract improved stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen

The study found that the effect of the extract was comparable to that of a common medication used to treat peptic ulcers Carom seed extract may also help prevent and treat gas and chronic indigestion. Indigestion is categorized as persistent pain and discomfort in the upper part of your stomach. Delayed stomach emptying is one of the perceived causes of indigestion Interestingly, carom seed spice has shown to accelerate the process of food passing through the stomach in rats, which may help improve indigestion. Still, this has not been proven in human studies

Some evidence suggests that carom seeds may provide relief from coughing.

Though research is scant, one study in guinea pigs found that carom seeds produced an anticoughing effect greater than that of codeine, a common medication used to treat coughs Carom seeds may also improve airflow to the lungs.

In a study in people with asthma, treatment with 0.057–0.113 ml per pound (0.125–0.25 ml per kg) of body weight of carom seed extract increased airflow to the lungs 30–180 minutes after administration

The effect was comparable to that of theophylline, a common asthma medication

Ultimately, more research is needed to better understand the effect of carom seeds on coughing and other respiratory symptoms in humans.

Inflammation can be good or bad. Short-term inflammation is your body’s natural way of protecting against illness or injury.

On the other hand, chronic inflammation can have negative effects on your body and increase your risk of certain diseases Carom seeds have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and may reduce inflammation in your body.

A rat study found that supplementing with carom seed extract had significant anti-inflammatory effects

Similarly, a recent study found that arthritis-induced rats given carom seed extract for 21 days had improved inflammatory markers, such as lowered elastase levels, which is an enzyme associated with inflammation While more research is needed, scientists concluded that carom seed extract may have potential as a treatment for inflammatory disease

For most people, carom seeds are safe to consume.

Still, pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid them due to potentially dangerous effects on fetal health, including potential birth defects or even miscarriage

If you’re pregnant, it’s important to consult with your healthcare provider before taking carom seeds in seed, extract, or powdered form.

Additionally, anecdotal reports of nausea after ingesting high doses of carom seeds have been noted. For this reason, the seeds should be eaten in small amounts.